Key Account Manager - Sacramento, CA

About Canteen

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Join Canteen as an Account Manager — Shape the Future of Client Experience! At Canteen, we don’t just serve snacks, beverages, and fresh food—we deliver experiences that fuel workplaces across the country. As an Account Manager, you’ll be at the heart of those experiences, partnering directly with clients to understand their goals, elevate their programs, and drive business growth. If you're passionate about data-driven insights, exceptional service, and building lasting relationships, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact with an industry leader.

Salary Range: $80,000 per year. Other forms of compensation include yearly bonus opportunity and company car.

• Lead high-impact business reviews that highlight performance wins, emerging opportunities, and forward‑thinking recommendations.
• Dive into sales, product mix, and operational data—turning insights into improvements that boost profitability and streamline operations.
• Design and recommend program enhancements that delight customers and maximize value.
• Solve service challenges swiftly, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and a consistently positive onsite experience.
• Support seamless launches of new business accounts, collaborating closely with operations, merchandising, and field teams.
li>Build trusted, long‑term relationships with clients, becoming their go‑to expert for service, strategy, and business growth.
• Leverage financial analysis to guide pricing strategies, product mix decisions, and ongoing program improvements.

• 3+ years of account management experience, ideally in food service, vending, micro‑markets, distribution, or hospitality.
• A proven ability to prepare, analyze, and present detailed business reviews that inspire client confidence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you influence, negotiate, and engage with ease.
• A track record of developing strong partnerships with decision‑makers.
• Sharp analytical judgment, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into smart recommendations.
• Top‑tier problem‑solving skills, balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, plus comfortable navigating business reporting tools.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Full‑time and part‑time positions:
  Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time positions also offer:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable laws.
• For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, view paid time‑off benefits information.

Achieving leadership in the food service industry.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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